Welcome back FI readers!
I can't believe we just blew through another week and September is here! What are your plans for Labor Day? Hosting or being hosted? Wardrobe wise, are you retiring your white outfits until memorial day weekend rolls around or are you snobbing the unspoken rules of fashion and hugging your white ensembles even tighter? I say that 'no white after Labor day' belief went right out the door a long long long time ago and I will don my whites whenever I feel like it. Both crisp whites and warmer Winter whites. In my book, wearing white is a year round trend.

While crop tops have been the 'go to' for showing off some skin as well as staying cool in the hot summer heat, off the shoulder dresses and tops that bare beautiful shoulders have also been trending this summer. I read in a fashion magazine that the shoulder is the new belly button, hehe.

While this dress offers this great built in ventilation in the form of bare shoulders, I also like to protect my skin from the sun. First time I wanted to shoot in it back in early summer, the weather was 104 degrees and I thought no way am I exposing my skin to all that. And then I saw Aimee Song from over at Song Of Style wearing it on the red carpet at the Billboard Music Awards the same day (here). Huge coincidence but not very surprising since this off the shoulder trend has permeated a lot of big brands and as you can imagine, trend setters hit the ground running with it. What better than this cute lil blue dress to embrace it and show off those lovely shoulders.

The mercury levels have dropped a tad lately and I thought perfect timing to show this dress some love. The fit and flare silhouette was very flattering and gave an illusion of curves. The sleeves were perfectly snug so I wasn’t fussing and adjusting them the whole time. A mini pink lucite clutch and colorful heels added pops of color.

You? Been baring your shoulders lately? The cool thing about it is that any and every gal can rock it. "Does it make my shoulders look fat" ?, said no girl so far, hehe.

I think I would order this dress if I could afford it. It looks spectacular on you, especially matched with those amazing heels and clutch. This outfit is smoking hot! Bare shoulders are a trend that really appeals to me, but I have only a few off shoulder tops and I don't have an off shoulder dress....but I think this trend will last for a while, so no need to hurry with the shopping:)

OMG! Dear Idu you look fabulous!! Love this color and the dress si perfection on you, beautiful detail, so classy as always. Definitely way better than the lovely Aimee Song, I love her too. Have a Happy long weekend.Glamoury Armory Blog

I just love this look, You wear it sooooo well! I would love to wear off the shoulder dresses and shirts but my "chess area" says other wise haha I need your secrets!!! I seen this on Aimee Song and thought it was so gorgeous...P.S I think you rocked it better hehe! I love your shoes and purse with it! Gosh I just love all of your styles haha!!!

Oh come on Natassia. You can wear just about anything and look fab in it. This outfit included. Happy first week back at school darling. Our much coveted 3 day weekend is over as well, back to the grind it is, :(.

So Diana and I are coming to raid your closet. What say ye? How beautiful is this outfit Idutastic. I swear angels wear purple too. You just took bare shoulder to a higher level. As for the make-up, have you considered doing youtube beauty videos? I know, I know, selfish me wants to pinch your makeup routine hahaha. Have a lovely week milady. xo

It will be so fun with you and Diana coming over. I await you two darlings. I'd love to do tutorials, have thought long and hard about it but with a full time job and all the hours that go into the blog, I worry about biting more than I can chew. But thank you for believing in me darling. Nah you not selfish, I don't mind sharing my routine, not at all, :))). Rock your week beautiful.Xo

I also remember readin about this timeless trend and you rock it, Idu! Love this beautiful color on you and the design of your dress, lady! Agree with you on white as well though I'm not wearing it constatly because of the baby but at least on the blog and for the job sometimes. :)Happy Monday, Idu!

Hi Ira, thank you darling. I love the color too, much as it's not purple haha. Yes, lets keep rocking our whites. I understand about the baby, it's so hard to wear whites when you have one that young. But you still rock it hard darling. Awesome.Xo

This dress is gorgeous and it looks so much better on you than on Aimee Song! I'm definitely one of those girls who wear white in all seasons... especially since it's usually really warm here at least until mid-October, so why not? ;)

My dear, you absolutely glowing in this remarkable fashion peaces! That sandals are fabulous and intensive blue dress suit you perfect! I am very big fan of the sunnies, and those are too cool :)Lots of kisses <3

aaww... sweetiiee!!!... you did this dress justice !!.....i call this look" the pretty girl next door"...lol... u know..the pretty colors... the cute dress.. and of curse the evergreen beauty called Idu..... you have this chicky look about u darlin.... ure built for just about any kinda outfit darlin... sweet kisses...

You look stunning by the way. I have also been a lover for off the shoulder tops and dresses, for it it just create that sexy and stylist look especially with off the shoulder frill tops. Mmmm I like that shoulders are the new belly buttons...

Wow! I bumped into your blog today and I must say am impressed!! Your fashion sense is on fleek, your oratory skills are great, your make is amazing and your style out of this world!!! I love everything you've worn from from head to toe, the fringe detail on the shoes gives me life! Great post!!fashionstylemogul.com